[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse":3,"chapter-from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-chapter-179":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","From Thunder Breathing to the Multiverse",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1676363,2141,"Chapter 179 179: Ceasefire, Tsunade-hime","from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-chapter-179",179,"\u003Cp>The moment a white-haired man with a ninja blade strapped to his back stepped into sensory range, Hatake Kyūjō—who was traveling with his four companions and the still-unconscious Captain Araki—felt a warm rush swell within his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as both sides came into view of each other, Kyūjō raised his hand enthusiastically and waved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Onii-chan! I'm over here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kyūjō!\" Sakumo Hatake's voice trembled with emotion as he vanished from the horizon in a blur of Body Flicker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He appeared in front of them a moment later, eyes sharp—until they landed on the strange, swollen bump on Araki's neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Was there just an earthquake? Is everyone alright? Wait… What happened to Araki?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the large, purple bruise on Araki's neck while everyone else seemed unharmed, Sakumo looked genuinely confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō scratched his head awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um... well... there wasn't an earthquake, nii-san. And... about Araki and what happened… it's a long story. I'll explain everything once we're back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that his little brother was safe, Sakumo's stern expression softened. As long as Kyūjō was unharmed—that was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later, everything changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>News had spread like wildfire—hundreds of Sunagakure ninja, including their commander Chiyo, were found dead in a single devastating strike. Their bodies bore no signs of prolonged battle, but instead… the aftermath of something overwhelming, unnatural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of them had perished—at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chiyo, Sunagakure's legendary Puppet Master, had fallen. No survivors. No trace of the enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon receiving the report, the Third Kazekage abandoned all protocol and rushed to the Land of Fire himself, seeking an audience with the Third Hokage—Hiruzen Sarutobi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Hiruzen's surprise, he wasn't met with threats or hostility, but with a formal peace request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hokage was bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't how things were supposed to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That morning, Hiruzen had expected a formal envoy from Sunagakure to negotiate terms—perhaps an attempt at diplomacy to regain lost ground. But instead, the Kazekage himself showed up, bowed deeply… and requested an immediate ceasefire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Hiruzen hadn't fought the man before with his own hands, he would've thought this was an imposter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunagakure had started this war. They'd pushed hard, seized territory, and now—without any battle pushing them back—they were giving it all up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they weren't just withdrawing. They were returning everything they'd taken, including precious resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Kazekage claimed he wanted to \"restore peace between their villages\"—but to Hiruzen, it all sounded too neat. Too easy. Too suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, they danced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two powerful leaders playing political chess, both probing, both hiding something. Neither trusted the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But eventually, it was the Kazekage who broke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't expect this,\" he muttered grimly. \"That Konoha now houses a ninja so powerful... someone who could slaughter over five hundred of my shinobi—including Chiyo—with a single attack.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That level of strength... it's akin to the First Hokage's Wood Style. Or even Uchiha Madara's Susano'o.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen's pupils narrowed sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it was true...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Sunagakure force had been obliterated in one instant. But could such devastation really have come from one of Konoha's ninja?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only ones at the frontlines were Hatake Sakumo's team...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Hiruzen hadn't received any report from Sakumo about such an incident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did that mean it wasn't Konoha?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen's mind raced with questions. But seeing Sunagakure's shaken posture, he decided not to reveal anything. Instead, he diverted the conversation and delayed any real response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frustrated, the Kazekage left with a sour expression, feeling cheated—but unable to argue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once alone, Hiruzen frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was there no report?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could something have happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Sakumo Hatake was just as confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, he couldn't grasp how his younger brother had annihilated Chiyo and five hundred elite Sunagakure ninja.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be... the true Hatake sword style was born in Kyūjō, not him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was his own training… counterfeit all along?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakumo couldn't find a logical answer. But during their journey back, something in Kyūjō's demeanor felt off—so he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō's reply?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He claimed his swordsmanship came from an innate dojutsu he was born with—a power that couldn't be trained, passed on, or even copied. A unique ability he alone possessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a world where Kekkei Genkai and ocular techniques were common, that explanation… oddly made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What other explanation could there be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No amount of training—even with unmatched talent—could allow a ten-year-old to strike down a Kage-level shinobi and obliterate five hundred others in one blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That level of power surpassed logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, for now, Sakumo chose to stay silent. He wouldn't report it to Hiruzen—not yet. He needed time to think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in the days that followed, Sunagakure, shaken by its losses and the death of Chiyo, completely halted all aggression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The front lines… fell quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Sakumo could submit his delayed report, a ceasefire agreement had already been signed and dispatched to both Sunagakure and Konohagakure's military commands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just like that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The war between the two great villages, which should have dragged on for years, ended… in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All because of one boy: Hatake Kyūjō.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Tsunade and Orochimaru—who had been traveling from Amegakure to reinforce the front—hadn't even arrived yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time they reached the battlefield…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The war was already over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Tsunade's trip wasn't for nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along with the ceasefire orders came a high-priority request from Commander Sakumo himself: Tsunade was urgently needed to treat a severely injured jonin—Araki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Araki had suffered a shattered clavicle. If not handled with extreme care, he could be forced into early retirement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a rare thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even during the war's peak, Sakumo had never requested Tsunade's help before. But now—he did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that told her everything she needed to know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two days later, Tsunade arrived at the forward camp without resting a single minute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was immediately directed to the elite tent where Araki and Hatake Kyūjō were stationed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she entered, Tsunade's expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, lounging comfortably on his cot, was Araki—fully awake, casually eating fruit, and chatting with his comrades like it was just another day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You've got to be kidding me...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was Tsunade-hime. Granddaughter of the First Hokage, heir to the Senju Clan, and one of the greatest medical ninja alive!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they dragged her all the way here... for this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she kept her professionalism intact. As she examined Araki's injuries, her irritation was quickly replaced with genuine shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reports hadn't exaggerated at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His clavicle had been completely shattered—reduced to fragments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet… somehow, those fragments had realigned themselves almost perfectly. Without surgery. Without any scar tissue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A feat that should have been impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, the healing wasn't perfect. To ensure full recovery and a return to active duty, Araki would require precise follow-up treatment and specialized techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade took a deep breath and got to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she checked the wound, she spoke casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Araki... how did this happen? From the looks of it, you got hit by a master of close-combat. You're lucky. If that blow had landed even an inch lower—on your spine—you'd be dead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also... I have two questions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First—who treated you before I got here? Their technique was remarkable. Honestly... almost miraculous. I've never seen bones realigned this perfectly without surgical intervention.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second—I heard rumors. Over five hundred Sunagakure ninja were killed in one strike. Even Chiyo was among them. Do you know who did it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Araki's face remained calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head and answered softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sorry, Tsunade-sama. I don't know who attacked me. By the time I came to, I was already in this condition. But... I agree. Whoever it was, they held back. If they hadn't, I'd be dead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They say even the medics gave up on me. But somehow... the next day, my bones were back in place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for what happened to the Sunagakure forces… maybe you should ask Commander Sakumo. I really don't know much about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade narrowed her eyes. She didn't believe a word of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her instincts screamed that Araki knew something—but he clearly didn't want to talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, she let it go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the tent flap lifted and a small figure stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A boy—with white hair and sharp blue eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade blinked in recognition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Isn't this... Jiraiya's student?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Hatake Kyūjō, right? But… isn't he still just a Genin?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could say anything, the boy approached and bowed politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsunade-senpai, it's an honor. I'm Hatake Kyūjō, assigned to this elite unit as a sensory-type ninja. We met once before—at the Akimichi family's yakiniku restaurant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, and... I wanted to ask: will Captain Araki fully recover? Will he be able to return to active duty? Also... has Jiraiya-sensei returned yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade blinked, then offered a reassuring smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry. As long as I'm here, even if his bone was completely gone—I could still heal it. Araki will be back in action soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for Jiraiya, no... he's still in Amegakure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, Kyūjō let out a deep breath of relief. His shoulders relaxed, as if a massive burden had just vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade tilted her head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This kid… he's carrying a ridiculous sense of responsibility.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Araki's a seasoned jonin. He got hurt in battle. What's it got to do with you, kid?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Sure, maybe you're close... but still. You're just a Genin, even if you're on a special unit.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Don't beat yourself up over something you had no control over...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But somehow, she doubted Kyūjō would ever listen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Join my Patreon here:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>🔗 patreon.com\u002FFaaanzKun\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>✅ Enjoy 100+ chapters ahead of WebNovel\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>✅ 2 new chapters every day (Monday–Saturday), exclusive on Patreon\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>✅ Be the first to experience Arc 5 and the new season before anyone else!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>📖 The first chapter of Arc 5 is now live!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can read it right now on Patreon~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>🌙 Note: Sunday is a rest day, so there will be no updates tomorrow. 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